Fighting and Training Deinfluencing You From Muay Thai BS: What Social Media Won’t Tell You Posted on February 17, 2026February 17, 2026 By Angela Chang If you spend even ten minutes scrolling through Instagram, your perception of Muay Thai is going to get warped. You see perfect records, “the grind,” and highlight reels that make you feel like you aren’t doing enough. But social media isn’t reality. It’s time to strip away the curated noise and talk about the toxic narratives keeping you stuck in cycles of comparison and burnout. Read more
Gym Reviews Fairtex Training Center [Gym Review] Posted on January 21, 2026February 23, 2026 By Kennedy Petersen Walking through the main hall of the Fairtex training center, you’ll find yourself time traveling through Muay Thai history. Framed photos of Yodsanklai, Neungsiam, Jongsanan, and dozens more famous Fairtex fighters line the walls.And, next to them, posters of the new generation: Saemapetch, Ferrari, and others. To little surprise, most prominently featured are the fight photos, hand wraps, and ONE Championship belts of Stamp Fairtex. It’s no secret that Fairtex has a rich history of influence in MuayThai, and you’ll feel its magnitude from your very first walk through the gym. Read more
Personal Experiences If I Could Start Over: What I’d Do Differently as a Fighter Healing from Disordered Eating Posted on January 21, 2026January 21, 2026 By Angela Chang We call starvation “fight camp” and treat extreme restriction as dedication. For so many years, I believed I had to earn my food and shrink my body to be taken seriously. If I could start over, I’d stop chasing someone else’s ideal and start prioritizing power over aesthetics. This is what I’ve learned about healing from disordered eating while staying in the sport. Read more
Thailand Thai Language – Part 2: Muay Thai Terminology Posted on December 21, 2025February 23, 2026 By Angela Chang Knowing the difference between a teep and a khao does more than just help you hit the pads—it bridges the communication gap with your trainers and shows respect for the culture. Here is a breakdown of the most essential Muay Thai terminology you need to know for the gym and the ring. Read more
Fighting and Training Do Women Need to Cut Weight Differently From Men? (The Science) Posted on December 14, 2025December 14, 2025 By Angela Chang Just do what he does” is dangerous advice. From hormonal cycles to body composition, female physiology operates on a completely different set of rules than men’s. If you’ve ever felt like your weight cut was fighting against you, you weren’t wrong—you were just using a map drawn for a man. Here is how to finally cut weight for the body you actually have. Read more
Gym Reviews Look Nungubon Muay Thai [Gym Review] Posted on November 22, 2025November 23, 2025 By Angela Chang Finding Looknungubon is the first part of the experience. After turning off a main road in Ubon Ratchathani, a drive that feels long (but is actually short) leads you into a quiet residential area. Another turn down a small “soi” (alley), and you have to keep your eyes peeled. Google Maps will get you there, but the gym is distinguished only by a sign outside a home. Because the gym is at someone’s home. Read more